25Synonyms found for demean

Word Origin & History

demean "lower in dignity," c.1600, perhaps from de- "down" + mean (adj.) and modeled on debase. Indistinguishable in some uses from obsolete demean (see demeanor) which influenced it and may be its true source.

Example Sentences for demeaned

But the actual spectacle left the watcher feeling demeaned and humiliated and terribly sad.

But over the last years the trades have been demeaned as have the ordinary worker.

They were discriminated against, demeaned at work, and had to endure horrendous work conditions.

The glorification of cold cash over human decency and other human values has demeaned us as people and as a society.

My main concern about ballroom dancing as a medal sport is that the tango and the rumba will be demeaned.

They should not be demeaned by a candy metaphysician even more helpless than his disciples.

Let us end the culture of blame, self-interest and disrespect that has demeaned the field of education.

In other words, both genders are demeaned by binge drinking.

Both the simulated and observed water level have been demeaned for this comparison.